Douglas County Colorado -    

Douglas County is the eighth most populous of the 64 counties of the state of Colorado. This gorgeous area is approximately 844 square miles of mountains, foothills and plains, it also has inspiring peak-to-peak views of Colorado's awesome mountain ranges.

Douglas County Colorado has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.  In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation.

     Douglas County Colorado ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories.  Combine those with the great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand the high rank in the Quality of Life study.

     The county seat of Douglas County is Castle Rock. Castle Rock was recently named as one of the best towns for families in Family Circle magazine.

     With excellent schools, inspiring landscape, a thriving economy and wonderful neighborhoods, Douglas County Colorado is an outstanding place to live, work and raise a family.